New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu says he won’t push for the removal of any more monuments in the city. He says taking down four confederate era statues was the right thing to do, and he notes the recent violence in Charlottesville proves how important security was during their removal.
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The Restore Louisiana task force approves Governor John Bel Edwards recommendations to expand the homeowner assistance program. Office of Community Development Executive Director Pat Forbes says this means some recipients will qualify for larger financial awards.
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Members approved the changes without objection.
The 96th Louisiana State Police cadet class begins the training academy this Sunday. Sgt. Jared Sandifer says this class was chosen after completing an extensive hiring and recruitment process.
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Graduates will participate in a 10 to 14 week field training program after the academy.
No one matched Wednesday night’s Powerball numbers, so the jackpot soared to a whopping $535 million. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison reminds players to get their tickets by 9 pm Saturday for their chance to win.
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This is the fifth largest jackpot in Powerball history.